City Employees
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A policy in Starkville might leave city workers to pay up

The new year may bring new expenses for some Starkville city employees.
Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss.(WCBI)- Unvaccinated city employees will face medical upcharges in 2022. Mayor Lynn Spruill says the board of aldermen met in a special called meeting on December 1st to discuss how the upcharge will affect unvaxxed staffers. And workers are given medical options during the pay period. The new year may bring new expenses for some Starkville city employees. In…

James Hardin
Crime, Local News

Madison man is charged with sexual battery in Oxford

Joey Barnes,

OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – A Madison man is charged with sexual battery in Oxford. James Leslie Hardin the second was arrested earlier this week. Oxford police took a report about the alleged incident at an Old Taylor Road apartment complex back on October 15th. After an investigation by officers, Hardin was arrested. His bond is set at ten thousand dollars….

Bazaar
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The Mill in Starkville hosted the Holiday Bazaar

Mary Carroll Sullivan,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Hand made. Homemade. That’s just part of the two-day shopping event. Vendors from across Mississippi and the south set up their shops in the Mill in Starkville for the Holiday Bazaar, selling hot items like food, pottery, clothing, and home goods. The Starkville Main Street Association hosts the annual bazaar. “I think it’s a great start…

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Local News

4-H kids in Clay County are getting a lesson in wellness

Joey Barnes,

CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – 4-H kids in Clay County are getting a lesson in wellness. A 4-H program called “Junio Master Wellness Volunteers”, was created in conjunction with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Classes are taught as an in-school program with two health science courses taking place at West Point Career and Technology Center. Celina Mukeba, a 4-H…

Child Neglect
Crime, Local News

Two people are facing child neglect charges in Calhoun County

Joey Barnes,

CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Two people are facing child neglect charges in Calhoun County. 42-year-old John Lenard and 31-year-old Riley Phillips are both facing two counts of child neglect. Calhoun County Sheriff Greg Pollan says the investigation started several weeks ago. A call to Child Protective Services led to the start of the investigation. Pollan tells WCBI that Lenard…

Weather
Local News

WCBI weather team spoke to Tupelo Middle School

Joey Barnes,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The WCBI weather storms into Tupelo Middle School today. Our meteorologists talked with 700 seventh graders about the weather. They discussed storms and how to make their forecast every day, as the science students asked questions. Isaac Williams, Christian Bridges, and Jackson Chastain also talked to the kids about the television industry. Our meteorologists always enjoy…

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On the Beat

On the Beat

Crowell, Gillis, And Cooper
Ansley Perkins,

We are in the studio with Will Cooper from the law firm of Crowell, Gillis, and Cooper. Today, we’re talking all about why you should consider opening a Mississippi Limited Liability Company. Categories: On the Beat Tags: beat, on

Animal Health Flea And Tick Consumption
ANIMAL HEALTH, Local News

Animal Health

Flea and Tick Consumption
Ansley Perkins,

In today’s Animal Health we learn about how Lucy actually presented to us a couple of weeks ago after she ate her bigger brother’s NexGard or flea and tick product. Categories: ANIMAL HEALTH, Local News Tags: ANIMAL

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Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle offering COVID-19 booster shots for all vaccinated adults

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Wednesday, Baptist Memorial Hospital – Golden Triangle started administering doses of the COVID-19 booster shot to those 18 and older. Baptist announced their new program Monday, not long after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made its recommendation that all vaccinated adults get a booster shot. It was December 2020 that the Mississippi State Department…

Iconic Budweiser Clydesdales Are Returning To The Golden Triangle This Week
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Iconic Budweiser Clydesdales are returning to the Golden Triangle this week

Joey Barnes,

GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales are returning to the Golden Triangle this week. The horses will make their first appearance today during the Tupelo Christmas parade. Then tomorrow, photo opportunities are available with one of the Clydesdales at Starkville’s Holiday Bazaar at the Mill from 4 to 6. Now it’s not easy to cater to the…

Police Donation
Local News

Smithville Police in need of equipment donations

Joey Barnes,

SMITHVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The town of Smithville was leveled by an EF-5 tornado 11 years ago. Even the police department had to start over and rebuild. Since April 27, 2011, the agency has received some new equipment and even some hand-me-downs. They hesitated to ask for donations in the wake of the deadly twister. Now, the need for more…

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Sheriff’s Department says leasing new vehicles can create major savings for Lowndes County

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Tuesday, the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors authorized a request for bids from companies for a new lease purchase agreement for vehicles for the sheriff’s department. During 2020 and 2021, repair bills have grown more expensive as the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department works to maintain its fleet of vehicles. “It’s hard to get new vehicles right…

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The United Way wants to see more giving this holiday season

The most wonderful time of the year is nearly here, and it typically gets people in the giving spirit
Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The most wonderful time of the year is nearly here, and it typically gets people in the giving spirit. Everyone knows the day after Thanksgiving is Black Friday and the following Monday is Cyber Monday. Both are days when people buy for themselves or a loved one, but Tuesday is for those that are less fortunate. “The…

Madrigals
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THS Madrigals preparing for the “Madrigale Singe Feaste”

Allie Martin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – When Kaylie Watson joined the THS Madrigals three years ago, she didn’t realize the deep friendships she would make with her fellow singers. “At the beginning, we sing carols, traditional music, then the concert begins,  people will be eating, we have a couple of dances, it’s fun,” Watson said. And this family has been hard at…

Board Of Sups
Local News

Lowndes Co. Board of Supervisors increase county workers pay

Eric Lampkin,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County Supervisors are upping the ante to get attract more workers. At today’s meeting, the board voted to raise the base pay for county workers to $13 an hour. The move also raises the pay of 4 current employees. District 2 Supervisor says a tighter labor market made the increase necessary. “We want to…